RISC Heteroptera Non-Native Species Records

doi:10.15468/3tnk54

RISC Heteroptera Non-Native Species Records

Citation

Biological Records Centre (2017). RISC Heteroptera Non-Native Species Records. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/3tnk54 accessed via GBIF.org on 2018-09-19.

Description

Recording Invasive Species Counts (www.nonnativespecies.org/recording/) was launched in 2010 and includes on-line recording for 19 species including two terrestrial Heteroptera: Southern Green Shieldbug, Nezara viridula https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/nonnativespecies/factsheet/factsheet.cfm?speciesId=2356 Western Conifer Seedbug, Leptoglossus occidentalis https://secure.fera.defra.gov.uk/nonnativespecies/factsheet/factsheet.cfm?speciesId=1964 The data is predominantly provided by members of the public but records are verified from photos by designated experts. The recording form includes the option to provide abundance and life stage (adult or nymph).

Purpose

The records were collected through the Recording Invasive Species Counts project which was launched in 2010 as a partnership between the NBN, BRC and associated recording schemes and societies. The Heteroptera data was collated in conjunction with the Shieldbugs and Allied Species Recording Scheme. RISC was established in raise awareness of invasive non-native species and to increase distribution data for a selection of species considered to meet a number of criteria which ensured their suitability for recording by the public. Increasing the availability of distribution data is an important component of the Non-Native Species Framework Strategy for Great Britain (www.nonnativespecies.org/).

Sampling Description

Quality Control

High. The data should be regarded as accurate because of the verification and validation mechanisms.

Method steps

The data is collected by members of the public reporting their sightings through an on-line recording form (powered by Indicia). The records are casual observations. Records submitted with a photograph are verified by a designated expert and only these records are included within the dataset.

Taxonomic Coverages

Geographic Coverages

GB. The majority of records in this dataset are collated with six figure grid-references.

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

originator
Biological Records Centre
Biological Records Centre, CEH Wallingford, Maclean Building, Crowmarsh Gifford
Wallingford
OX10 8BB
Oxfordshire
GB
Telephone: 01491 692 564
email: brc@ceh.ac.uk
homepage: http://www.brc.ac.uk/

metadata author
Biological Records Centre
Biological Records Centre, CEH Wallingford, Maclean Building, Crowmarsh Gifford
Wallingford
OX10 8BB
Oxfordshire
GB
Telephone: 01491 692 564
email: brc@ceh.ac.uk
homepage: http://www.brc.ac.uk/

distributor
NBN Atlas
Unit F, 14 - 18 St Mary's Gate, Lace Market
Nottingham
NG1 1PF
Nottinghamshire
GB
email: admin@nbnatlas.org

Dr David Roy
administrative point of contact
email: brc@ceh.ac.uk